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Featured Skagway Excursions, Tours & Yukon Adventures

WHITE PASS & YUKON ROUTE RAILWAY SUMMIT EXCURSION Tour 408   
$110 adult, $55 child (3-12 years)
Relive the gold rush with the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway as it steams through its second century of history! This forty-mile roundtrip train ride climbs from tidewater at Skagway to the Summit of the White Pass, a 2,865 foot rise in elevation! Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, this narrow gauge railroad is an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. Experience the breathtaking panorama of mountains, glaciers, gorges, waterfalls, tunnels, trestles and historic sites from the comfort of vintage parlor cars.
Duration: 3 - 3.5 hours.
Daily departures: May 5 - September 24, 2010 EXCEPT Sept 17, 19, 20, & 23.

Departure times: Monday through Saturday: 8:15am and 12:45pm. Also at 4:30pm Tuesday - Wednesday from May 19 to Sept. 8.
Note: Wednesday departures have limited availability. 

FRASER MEADOWS STEAM TRAIN EXCURSION Tour 407  
$145 adult, $73 child (3-12 years)
Travel on one of the steam locomotives to Fraser Meadows, located 6 miles beyond the White Pass Summit. No other railroad is quite like the White Pass & Yukon Route. Against all odds, the iron trail was carved through some of the North’s most rugged terrain in 1898. This engineering wonder climbs nearly 3,000 feet in 26 miles of steep grades and cliff-hanging turns.

Note: Passport is required on this tour.

Duration: 4 hours.
Departure time: 12pm.
Departs: Fridays and Mondays May 21 -September 13, 2010.

YUKON RAIL ADVENTURE Tour 411  
$239 adult, $159 child (3-12 years)
Follow the trail of the Sourdoughs between Skagway, Alaska and Carcross, Yukon on the famous White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad. From Skagway, you will travel by train along the Skagway River up to the White Pass Summit and down into British Columbia to the restored 1903 station at Lake Bennett. Here you will have a 1hr. 45min. layover to enjoy lunch and tour the town on your own. Then re-board the train and continue on to Carcross. Enjoy the scenery of this beautiful mountain-girt lake, with mountains appearing to rise out of the water. In Carcross, you will board a motorcoach for the return trip to Skagway. A stop will be made at picturesque Emerald Lake on the return. Lunch is included.
Note: Passport is required on this tour.
Duration: 8.5 hours.
Departure time: 7:30am.
Departs: Daily (EXCEPT Saturdays), May 20 -September 1, 2010. Tours operates in reverse (bus first, train last) on Sundays and Wednesdays.

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YUKON DISCOVERY TOUR Tour 402  
$103 adult, $82 child (0-12 years)
A favorite among those seeking a more complete Gold Rush experience, this 140 mile roundtrip tour is an awesome adventure into the Yukon Territory! Experience the beauty of the Klondike Highway as you travel north in the comfortable custom mini-coach, paralleling much of the original White Pass Trail to the summit and beyond. View icy lakes, glaciers and magnificent waterfalls. Stand on the shores of Lake Bennett, experience the world’s smallest desert, view turn-of-the-century mines, shop for souvenirs, and watch for wildlife! Included is the North's premier educational wildlife gallery, featuring over 100 Yukon and ice age mammals on display, along with the world's largest mounted polar bear. You'll also visit a sled dog camp, where you can pet the sled dogs, play with the puppies, and hear the adventures of winter dog sledding in the Yukon! Lunch is a delicious barbecue chicken meal (vegetarian options available).
Note: Passport required on this tour.
Duration:  6 hours
Departure times:  Usually 9:30am or 10:30am.
Daily departures: May 1 - September 30, 2010.
 

YUKON JEEP STAMPEDE Tour 405
$145 adult, $97 child (5-12 years)
Take turns driving a Jeep Wrangler® on the Klondike Highway, paralleling the train past magnificent waterfalls and spectacular scenery on an historic Gold Rush route. Your tour guide provides narration and answers questions from the lead vehicle by 2-way radio. Leave behind the coastal rainforest as you cross the Canadian border into the sub-arctic alpine tundra of the 'Tormented' Valley, a virtual moonscape. View Pitchfork Falls, Moore Bridge, Dead Horse Gulch, and Bracket Wagon Trail en-route to the village of Carcross, named after the narrow Caribou crossing at the headwaters of the mighty Yukon River. Your rugged Jeep will take you up Montana Mountain, where your panorama includes a view of the Carcross Desert, the smallest desert in the world. The Yukon is an excellent area to encounter wildlife, such as bears, moose, sheep, and goats. A snack and beverage are included. This tour is 100+ miles roundtrip. Drivers must be a minimum of 25 years of age and have a valid driver's license.
Note: Passport required on this tour.
Duration: 5 hours.
Departure times: Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Daily departures: May 15 - September 15, 2010.
 

YUKON & SLED DOG TOUR Tour 403
$176 adult, $155 child (0-12 years)
The ultimate Yukon experience - miles of pristine wilderness, crystal lakes, waterfalls and glaciers and the dog sled ride of a lifetime! Follow the 1898 Gold Rush Trail over the summit and into Canada's legendary Yukon in a comfortable custom mini-coach. As your guide relates the stories of the stampeders and their trials, you'll leave behind the coastal rainforest and enter the sub-arctic alpine tundra of the "Tormented" Valley - a virtual moonscape! You'll see the White Pass Trail of '98, the Fantail Trail, and Summit & Fraser Lakes before passing back into the boreal forest for Lakes Tutshi and Tagish. View the historic silver mines of Conrad, Bove Island, the native village of Carcross and the Carcross Desert, affectionately known as the world's smallest. Enjoy a 25 minute sled dog ride in a wheeled custom cart being whisked along the trail through an area actually traveled by the Gold Rush Stampeders. Hear the unique and exciting stories of winter dog mushing, play with puppies and pet the sled dogs. Visit the North's premier educational wildlife exhibit, featuring over 100 Yukon & Ice Age animals on display. Lunch is a delicious barbecue chicken meal (vegetarian options available).
Note: Passport required on this tour.
Duration: 6 to 6.5 hours.
Departure times: Usually 9:30am or 10:30am.
Daily departures: May 1 - September 30, 2010.
 

DOG SLEDDING & GLACIER FLIGHT SEEING Tour 400
$479 per person
Note: Passengers weighing 250 lbs and over pay for a seat and a half.
Combine helicopter flight seeing with Alaska ’s favorite sport – dog sledding. After a thrilling flight over spectacular glaciers, you’ll land at a dog camp on the Denver Glacier. Experienced guides will introduce you to the world of “mushing” and the art of dog sledding. Drive the team or relax in the sled while observing the breathtaking environment around you. Tour includes glacier boots and safety vest.  
Duration: 2 hours, including 30 minute roundtrip flight and approximately 1 hour at the dog camp.
Departure times: Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Daily departures: May 4 - September 3, 2010, dependent on glacier conditions.
 

GLACIER FLIGHT SEEING Tour 412
$289 per person
Note: Passengers weighing 250 lbs and over pay for a seat and a half.
This once-in-a-lifetime tour gives you the rate opportunity to explore one of Alaska's grand glaciers. As you ascend above Skagway, you will view the Taiya Inlet and the once-bustling town of Dyea. Once the helicopter lands, you will spend approximately 40 minutes touring the glacier with an expert guide. Tour includes glacier boots and safety vest.
Duration: 2 hours, including 40 minute roundtrip flight and approximately 40 minutes on the glacier.
Departure times: Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Daily departures: May 4 - September 3, 2009, dependent on glacier conditions.

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EXCURSION TO JUNEAU BY WATER TAXI Tour 406
$164 adult, $131 child (3-12 years)
Cruise from Skagway aboard a water taxi through the waters of Lynn Canal, North America's largest and deepest glacial fjord to Juneau (via Haines). You will travel on a new 65-foot, state-of-the-art, fast-hulled catamaran specially designed for the waters of Lynn Canal. The Fjordland offers comfortable, indoor seating with 360-degree views. Upon arrival at Auke Bay, board our motorcoach for a transfer to downtown Juneau. Along the way, we'll show you the city's highlights, including the state capitol building and the governor's mansion. The bus drops off at Marine Park on the waterfront, with easy access to restaurants and shopping. You will receive a walking tour map to orient you to Juneau's premier attractions. You'll have approximately three hours of "free" time to explore downtown before re-boarding the bus for spectacular Mendenhall Glacier. At the glacier, spend an hour walking the trails, taking photos and checking out the US Forest Service visitor center before the bus returns you to Auke Bay for our evening cruise back to Skagway and Haines. Tour includes round trip wildlife & sightseeing cruise and bus transfer to downtown and Mendenhall Glacier, with free time for lunch (not included), shopping & sightseeing. Complimentary hot beverages and hearty morning & evening snacks served onboard the water taxi.

Taxi Schedule: (times are approximate and subject to crew and driver discretion)
Depart Skagway: 8am. Arrive Auke Bay at 11:45am.
Depart Auke Bay: 5pm. Arrive Skagway at 8:15pm.
Daily departures: May 22 to September 4, 2010.
 

CHILKOOT TRAIL HIKE & RAFT Tour 401
$93 adults, $73 child (ages 5-12)
Retrace the steps of the Gold Rush stampeders on the famous Chilkoot Trail, hiking through a green moss-covered northern temperate rainforest. At the end of the 1.8 mile one-way hike, depart on a relaxing river float on the tranquil Taiya River. The hike is moderately difficult over uneven, hilly terrain for the first mile, then on mostly flat ground for the remainder. Participants should be in good physical condition.
Duration: 4 hours
Departure times: 9:45am, 12pm, and 2:30pm. Daily departures: May 5 - September 29, 2010.

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